The Painted Redstart

Drawing a Bird Model

Discover a simple still-life exercise for learning bird form. Bird artist Tara Kate demonstrates how careful observation can improve your bird drawings…

Jun 7

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May 2026

Spring Migration and the Art of Paying Attention

Every spring, morning conversations with my husband begin much the same way: we talk about migration.

May 10

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April 2026

Starting Again After Burnout

A gentle approach to intimidating projects

Apr 26

16

Four Ways to Celebrate with the Birds of Spring

Migration, nesting, and small practices of return

Apr 5

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March 2026

A Caracara Landed on my Table

On being seen by a wild bird

Mar 22

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February 2026

Beauty, Love, and the Artist’s Brain

How moments of aesthetic joy give meaning, motivation, and connection to creative work.

Feb 8

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January 2026

Drawing Birds from Photos

How zoom photography changes form

Jan 25

3

Choosing Color Before Confidence

What happens when you start before you feel ready

Jan 11

27

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December 2025

My Favorite Art Supplies

What faithful tools have taught me about drawing, practice, and trust

Dec 21, 2025

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When Your Sketchbook Becomes a Friend

Quiet ways to listen, learn, and grow through your pages

Dec 7, 2025

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November 2025

Field-Sketching from a Webcam

A Lesson in Essence

Nov 30, 2025

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Highlights From Four Years of Sketchbooks

Ten Pages That Changed Me

Nov 23, 2025

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